It’s flu season, and Eastern Health’s flu immunization clinics have begun! The flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the spread of Influenza. […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and October 21-27th was Pap Test awareness week. Dr. Nancy Wadden and Dr. Cathy Popadiuk, Medical Directors for Eastern Health’s Breast and Cervical Screening […]
Celebrating an anniversary signifies the beginning of something wonderful – and remembering the birth of Eastern Health’s “PET project” is no exception. Today, October 24, 2018, marks the one-year anniversary […]
In early October, Eastern Health, along with community partners welcomed Luca Patuelli to St. John’s. Luca was born with arthrogryposis, a neuromuscular disorder affecting joints and bones. He has had numerous surgeries, […]
In the beginning Bringing a new baby into the world is such a special time for families. Many know the benefits of breastmilk, and the positive start it can give […]
Eastern Health has implemented Steamplicity® in our St. John’s acute care hospitals. It’s a system that enables patients to make their own meal selections at bedside. With the assistance of […]
Exposure to digital media among Canadian families is increasing. At the same time, parents’ concerns about how screen time affects children are increasing as well. ‘Screen time’ refers to time […]
Young people face a variety of challenges during adolescence which can have an enormous impact on their lives. These challenges – along with experiencing rapid physical, cognitive and social-emotional changes […]
